Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
SABINE PASS WWTF
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $56,250 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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5137 S. 4TH AVE.,
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
View on map ↗ - County
- JEFFERSON County
- Inspections
- 17 · last Jul 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $56,250 · last Sep 13, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110009781263
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 30, 2024 | May 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 18, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 18, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 18, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 18, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 20, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 14, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 29, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 20, 2022 | Nov 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 20, 2022 | Nov 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 20, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 20, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 3, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 3, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 29, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 26, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 20, 2018 | Jun 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 14, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 9, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 23, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 30, 2015 | Nov 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 17, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 4, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 4, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 10, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 19, 2013 | Oct 7, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 19, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 19, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 19, 2013 | Oct 7, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 25, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 25, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 25, 2010 | Mar 26, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 25, 2010 | Mar 26, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 10, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 10, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 10, 2004 | Aug 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Mar 13, 1997 | Oct 3, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 12, 1997 | Oct 3, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 1, 1995 | Oct 3, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 8, 1995 | Oct 3, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 3, 1994 | Mar 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 31, 1993 | Aug 31, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 30, 1993 | Aug 31, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Mar 31, 1993 | Aug 31, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 28, 1993 | Aug 31, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 31, 1993 | Aug 31, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 5, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Mar 28, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Mar 19, 1992 | — | Open |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +20% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +55% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.15 kg/d | 22.70 | +28% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +65% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 198.90 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +91% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 MGD | 0.30 | +33% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.90 mg/L | 20.00 | +20% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.42 kg/d | 22.70 | +43% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 MGD | 0.30 | +13% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.60 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +6% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.47 kg/d | 22.70 | +25% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +20% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.80 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +22% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.60 mg/L | 20.00 | +53% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.42 kg/d | 22.70 | +12% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.10 mg/L | 20.00 | +96% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 325.11 kg/d | 215.65 | +51% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.53 kg/d | 22.70 | +136% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +15% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +10% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.90 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +100% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 125.90 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +21% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 MGD | 0.30 | +7% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.10 mg/L | 20.00 | +56% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.18 kg/d | 22.70 | +59% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.80 mg/L | 20.00 | +54% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.74 kg/d | 22.70 | +13% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.40 mg/L | 20.00 | +7% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.01 kg/d | 22.70 | +19% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 105.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +163% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +65% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 305.27 kg/d | 215.65 | +42% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.80 mg/L | 20.00 | +49% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.40 mg/L | 0.10 | +3,300% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +50% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.74 kg/d | 22.70 | +5% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.36 MGD | 0.30 | +20% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.40 mg/L | 20.00 | +32% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +8% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.72 kg/d | 22.70 | +88% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.40 kg/d | 22.70 | +96% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 MGD | 0.30 | +10% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.80 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +5% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.90 mg/L | 20.00 | +70% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 MGD | 0.30 | +23% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 464.40 kg/d | 215.65 | +115% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +111% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.70 mg/L | 20.00 | +34% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.76 kg/d | 22.70 | +106% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.50 mg/L | 40.00 | +36% | Jul 2024 | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2019-1637-MWD-E · Sep 13, 2021
$56,250
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2014-1264-MWD-E · Aug 10, 2015
$42,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2012-1645-MWD-E · Mar 21, 2013
$5,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2010-0455-MWD-E · Sep 26, 2010
$5,160
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-D-1-GV-07-001556 · Oct 6, 2009
$275,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-N00007581 · Dec 15, 2005
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-1998-0261-MWD-E · Apr 20, 1999
$56,250
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1998-N241 · Aug 31, 1998
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1997-N197 · Aug 19, 1997
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1997-N249 · Jul 21, 1997
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N307 · Jul 28, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N745 · Aug 30, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N569 · Aug 30, 1990
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